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Guyana featured on cover of int’l travel magazine

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Guyana has scored the coveted spot on the cover of the June/July 2019 issue of the international Travel Agent Magazine, as the country continues to make leaps in the tourism sector, the Department of Public Information (DPI) reported. The cover of this edition of the magazine features the majestic Kaieteur Falls, the world’s largest single-drop waterfall. The edition features a special report on Guyana, by writer Adam Leposa, who tells of his “first-hand look at the intriguing, emerging destination of Guyana”. Leposa acknowledged the work being done to improve the…

ICD urges Guyanese leaders to demonstrate political maturity in moving forward

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 TIMES INT'L

The International Center for Democracy (ICD) in a statement on Thursday said that the rulings by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), on Tuesday, paves the way for the political parties in Guyana to work together and find common ground on the way forward. It urged that all stakeholders should therefore seize the opportunity by demonstrating political maturity and responsible behavior in finding solutions to the problems ahead. “Like other stakeholders, the ICD urges the leaders in Guyana to seize the opportunity provided by the CCJ in this interim period…

Berbice taxi driver found dead next to submerged car

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 TIMES INT'L

The lifeless body of a Corentyne taxi driver was on Monday pulled out of the Lesbeholden Canal, Black Bush Polder, Berbice. The body of 39-year-old Lynsey Grant of Lot 52 Adventure Public Road, Corentyne was found next to his submerged car. The man had reportedly been missing since Sunday afternoon. According to his wife, Natasa Rambarose, her husband was last seen at Mibicuri, Black Bush Polder about 18:00h on Sunday and was expected home less than an hour later, but did not show up. “I became a little worried when…

‘Probe stalled’

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 TIMES INT'L

…Ramjattan says no solid evidence to extradite Charrandas Persaud The probe into the bribery allegations and movement of gold against former Alliance For Change Member of Parliament Charrandass Persaud is at a standstill as investigators have not obtained substantial evidence in the matter. This disclosure was made by Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan on Wednesday, when he told reporters that the police have failed to obtain a statement from Persaud and there is not enough evidence for him to be extradited to Guyana. “Charrandass left and the investigators were…

Jagdeo rubbishes “fake poll”

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 TIMES INT'L

…challenges President to “call the elections if you are so popular” Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has dismissed a recent opinion poll showing that President David Granger has a high 94% approval ratings among party supporters. Jagdeo called the Coalition-sponsored poll “fake”, noting that APNU/AFC Government should call elections if they are so confident. The Opposition Leader made this comment at this weekly press conference on Thursday, where he claimed that the poll was conducted by the Coalition Government out of desperation. According to Jagdeo, the release of the poll…

“Exciting time to be in Guyana”

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 TIMES INT'L

…US Envoy says as country prepares for first oil US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch has called for the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association to ensure the success of its sovereign wealth fund known as the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) as Guyana prepares for first oil in 2020. Ambassador Lynch issued the call at the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association’s 87th annual luncheon on Wednesday in New Amsterdam, Berbice. Ambassador Lynch noted that the Chamber of Commerce needed to embrace its role in engaging with stakeholders…

Guyanese observe Indian Arrival Day in New York

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 TIMES INT'L

By Dr. Vishnu Bisram Hundreds clad in traditional attire turned out for the annual East Indian Arrival Day celebration in the heart of the Indo-Caribbean community in Queens. The celebration was organized by Indo Caribbean Federation. The celebration involved a male and female singing competition as well as a female dancing contest. Other accomplished singers from the Indo Caribbean Community also entertained the crowd. There was a pageant involving modeling and talent (dancing and singing) and a Miss Indo-Caribbean Federation was Queen chosen. Lolita Singh and Colleen Chattergoon coordinated the…

Bus operators strike as condition of Linden-Lethem road worsens

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Some minibus operators who ply the Mahdia and Lethem routes were forced to halt their services until the weather pattern and the state of the road improves. The road, according to the operators, is almost impassible as a result of the persistent heavy rainfalls. On Monday, minibus owner Calvin Drakes told Guyana Times International that his driver was forced to park the bus because the road had become worse over the past few days. “The truth is, he can’t make a trip for now at all…if you see what is…

The Guyanese diaspora can help to develop a world-class economy

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor, The Guyana Diaspora is Guyana’s second state. The population of the diaspora is almost as large as the entire population of our homeland. This has been because of direct migration and the existence of second- and third-generation Guyanese. This unique situation has great competitive advantages for Guyana: Guyanese in the homeland, in the United States, and in Canada. With such a distribution of our population, we can create great opportunities to harness the diaspora’s potential. There is the need to develop comprehensive strategic plans for solutions to national…

Goldsmith charged for 2013 murder

June 14, 2019June 14, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Muammar Jabbar, also known as Christopher Haynes, on Monday appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts charged for the 2013 murder of Tolasicy Marshall of James St, Albouystown, Georgetown. Jabbar, who had been on the run from Police and wreaking havoc in Berbice, appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus and was not required to plead to the charge. The Police stated that on August 20, 2013 at James Street, Albouystown, he murdered Marshall. The court heard that Jabbar, a father of two, was charged in Berbice for his involvement in…